Using simple, compound and complex sentences in descriptive writing

English

In 'Step into the Unknown', pupils learn how to use a variety of sentences for deliberate effect. In the 'Dystopian Settings' unit, pupils will continue to use a range of sentence structures, to create atmospheric descriptions.

In 'When the Sky Falls' pupils write narratives inspired by a text. In 'Step Into the Unknown', using extracts from texts from the literary canon, pupils write descriptions of settings.

Step into the unknown: fiction reading and creative writing

One main clause that expresses a complete idea

One main clause and one subordinate clause

Which piece of punctuation do you put before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

only at the beginning of the sentence or in the middle of the sentence

only in the middle or at the end of the sentence

at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of the sentence

In a complex sentence, a subordinate clause can go {{ }}.

You might use simple sentences in your writing to add {{ }}.

What sentence type is the following sentence: 'Because of the glorious sunshine, the drooping flowers began to bloom again.'

Using complex sentences can help paint a more complete picture for the reader since the extra information adds more {{ }}.

a subject, a verb and the expression of a complete idea

a subject, a subordinate clause and the expression of a complete idea

a subject, a verb and the expression of an incomplete idea

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

a complete sentence that makes sense on its own

extra information that doesn't make sense on its own

extra information that does make sense on its own

one main clause that expresses a complete idea

one main clause and one subordinate clause

Since it was raining; John sought cover under a tree.

Since it was raining John sought cover under a tree.

Since it was raining, John sought cover under a tree.

Which of the following sentences with a subordinate clause is punctuated correctly?

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